by Econnect | Dec 10, 2015 | Newsletter | Training to communicate
Welcome to our December 2015 newsletter: The value of networking As Christmas looms, opportunities arise for catching up with people we may not have seen for some time. It’s easy to knock back an invitation, but take a moment to consider whether you’re knocking back...
by Econnect | Nov 17, 2015 | Newsletter | Planning science communication
Welcome to our November 2015 newsletter: Building and retaining trust Working in the field of science communication, it’s easy to forget that many people don’t understand the process of science. Not because they are incapable of understanding it, but because they have...
by Econnect | Oct 20, 2015 | Newsletter | Writing science simply
Welcome to our October 2015 newsletter: Distilling your science without dumbing it down. We believe that one of the most important skills for a science communicator is the ability to simply convey scientific concepts and ideas to others who don’t have that...
by Econnect | Sep 1, 2015 | Newsletter | Editing for clarity
Welcome to our September 2015 newsletter: Giving and receiving feedback Feedback is an integral part of Econnect’s work – whether we’re seeking it about our own work, or recommending our clients think about how to get it for their own communication...
by Econnect | Aug 11, 2015 | Newsletter | Making stories visual
Welcome to our August 2015 newsletter: Communicating science for evidence-based decision-making In June this year, the Secretary of the Department of the Environment Dr Gordon de Brouwer addressed the Australian Academy of Science about how science contributes to...
by Econnect | Jul 8, 2015 | Newsletter | Making stories visual
Welcome to our July 2015 newsletter: The power of pictures Last week, Michelle Obama lifted the 40-year-old ban on people taking photos during public tours of the White House. She announced it on Instagram. The White House understands not just the power of the image...